Stage is set for fun
A bounty awaits local kids and families at Lincoln City Cultural Center’s annual week-long kids theater production, beginning with casting on Monday, July 22 and ending with two live performances on Saturday, July 27.
Led by a dynamic duo of touring directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre, Leila Abou-Jaoude and Zoey Paulson, this year’s choice is a longtime favorite: a musical adaptation of the classic adventure tale, “Treasure Island.”
“It’s thanks to our donors and members, local service clubs, the business community of Lincoln City – and of course the work of all those parents and grandparents – that we are able to provide this experience free of charge,” Cultural Center Director Niki Price said.
Among the roles to be cast are Jim Hawkins, his mother and sisters, a rollicking pirate crew, Jim’s ruffian friends, seacoast mariners, shining treasures, a mysterious stranger and cuddly gulls. Students entering grades one through 12 are encouraged to audition.
No advance preparation or pre-registration is necessary. Assistant directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. There are roles for up to 64 kids in this production.
The Missoula Children's Theatre, the nation’s largest touring children’s theater, has been touring extensively for more than 40 years from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,200 communities this year with up to 44 teams of tour actors/directors.
A team arrives in town with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play...except the cast.
Rehearsals will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on Monday and from 10 am to 2:30 pm Tuesday through Friday.
And, just in case that’s not enough drama for all these aspiring actors, the directors will also be offering extra workshops from 2:45 to 3:30 pm for three days of the residence week. There will be a stage movement class on Tuesday, a “Behind the Scenes” design workshop on Wednesday and “Acting and Improv” on Thursday. These experiences are also free.
The week will end with two performances on Saturday, at 3 pm and 5:30 pm. General admission tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, $8 for kids age 6 to 18 and free for those age 5 and younger.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.